Things I am grateful for...

 I am thankful for my children who bless my life everyday! I have always wanted to be a mom and now I have two of the most amazing kids ever! Noah has been such a joy to have as a son. We do a lot together and have a very special relationship which I am so very grateful for. I also now have a daughter. She is our miracle baby. We prayed for her for so long and finally have the wonderful opportunity to be her parents. She is so cute and her smile brings happiness to our family every day!

 I am thankful for my mom. She is not only my mother but she is also my best friend. When I am feeling sad, happy, excited, lonely, or just need someone to talk to..I call her! She is a terrific mother and has taught me so much! Mom, Roxanne Perdue Brandeberry I AM THANKFUL FOR YOU!!! I LOVE YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY! 

 I am thankful for my wonderful husband. He is my best friend and I love to spend every second I can with him. He is such a loving husband and a devoted father. He loves his kids more than anything and would do anything for them. He is a great provider and makes sure that we have what we need and what we want. He is such a great example to me and he loves our Savior Jesus Christ. I am so blessed to have such an amazing man in my life!

 I am thankful to live in a country where I can worship freely. I love my church and feel incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to go each week and to learn more and grow closer to my Heavenly Father! I am grateful that my children are able to learn about Jesus Christ and his love for them! I love my Savior Jesus Christ and feel blessed to have such an amazing relationship with him!

 I am thankful for my beautiful niece Lexi Boo! She is so quiet, Beautiful, and sweet! She always knows how to brighten my day with her beautiful smile! Today is her special day..she is turning 6 years old! I remember when she was just a little baby and now she has turned into a beautiful princess! Happy Birthday Lexi Boo, Aunt Amy loves you to pieces! :)

 I am thankful that I am able to be a stay at home mom. I am thankful that my husband sees the importance in it and that we are able to do it financially. I am really thankful that my daughter let me sleep til 9am this morning! I needed that!

 Today I am thankful for my mother in law. She is an amazing woman, who raised 3 amazing kids. I was blessed and married one of those kids. She is such a great friend, one of my best friends. She is always there to listen and give great advice!Donna Smith, today I am thankful for YOU! I love you!

 I am thankful for Kaitlyn's birthparents Ashley Butler andDeon Davies. They gave us one of the most precious gifts ever and have become a part of our lives as well. We love them so much and enjoy the relationship we have with them! They are both such great people and I wish nothing but the best for both of them! I am thankful for an open adoption where my daughter will always know that she is loved by so many wonderful people!

 I am thankful for 4 day weekends with my husband. There is nothing I love more than spending time with him! Excited for our lunch date today!

 I am thankful for great friends! I have the most amazing friends ever. I love that we can facebook, call, text, and email and I still feel so close to them. I love that even if we don't talk everyday when we do talk we just pick up right where we left off! I feel so blessed!

 I am thankful for all those who have fought or are fighting for our freedom! Nothing is free, it all comes at a price and I am thankful for the men and women who sacrifice so much for me! I am thankful for their families who support them and stand behind them! I am extremely thankful for those who made the ultimate sacrifice! God Bless these wonderful men and women and their families!

 I am thankful for my brothers. Even though they are all sarcastic at times they always make me laugh. They are all amazing men and terrific husbands! They have been the best Uncles ever and I love them to pieces! Two of my brothers are true Heros (Police Officers) and the other is such a great example to me and one of my closest friends! I am extremely blessed to have such amazing siblings! I love you guys! 

 I am thankful for the simple things in life like music, laughter, sweet baby coos, boys making chaos, and so much more. All of these things bring joy to my life and I am so grateful for them. Noah has kept this family interesting since he made his debut in April 2001 and now Kaitlyn is adding in too! I love that Noah plays the piano and has a love for music. I love that Kaitlyn loves to listen to me sing and play the piano to her. I am grateful that Chris just tolerates it all! Our house is filled with laughter each day and I LOVE IT! This house is truly blessed!

 I am thankful for the opportunity to live in Colorado and to meet so many great people and have some amazing adventures! I feel so blessed to be able to move around and see the world. This world is truly one of God's greatest creations. So many amazing things to see! I LOVE IT!

 I am thankful for all my nieces and nephews. I have 9 total and can't wait to get some more! Each one has a unique personality that I absolutely love! They are all so darn cute. (we don't have ugly babies in this family) :) They always brighten my day with skype or a picture on facebook. Although we are far away I feel like they are close. I have pictures of them all over my fridge and then I have a family wall with pictures of them everywhere. I just love them! Brayden (7), Allison (7), Lexi (6), Emma (4), Carson (4), Bentley (2), Addison (1 1/2), Wyatt (almost 1), and Cooper (4 months). Aunt Amy loves all of you!!!!!!!!!

 I am thankful for my dad! He is such a great man who loves his family so much! He has always been there for me and supported me when I needed him! He always played with us at the beach and brought me flowers to my dance recitals. He sat in the heat at swim meets cheering us on and is still cheering me on in all that I do. He is a remarkable grandpa and has such a special relationship with Noah which I love! If there was a best dad award...he would get it hands down! Thanks dad for always being the best! I love you! 

 I am thankful for my father in law Clayton Smith Jr.. He helped raise 3 amazing kids and is an amazing grandpa! He laughs at most of what I say (I think he thinks Im funny but maybe he laughs cause he thinks Im crazy...LOL) and I always enjoying being around him! I am grateful to have married into such a great family!

 I am thankful for the opportunity we have to spend thanksgiving with so many great families! Although we cannot be with our families as we live too far away, it is always nice to be able to spend it with your church family! Happy Thanksgiving!!

 I am thankful for a nice kitchen to be able to cook cook cook in! I Love it! The past 3 years we lived in married student housing and our kitchen was super duper small so it is so nice to finally be able to cook and have plenty of room for all my fixins!

 I am thankful for the laughter that fills my home! We laugh often and I love the sound of my childrens laughter! Noah has the best laugh and I absolutely love it! Kaitlyn has just started to giggle and it is one of the sweetest sounds! Chris and I laugh every day and I am grateful for the fun that we have as a family! We may be crazy but we sure do have fun with it!

 I am thankful for all of my sister in laws! None of them is perfect but they are all perfect for our family! (both sides) I love that when I need them they are there. I love that each one of them is different and have many great talents to share with me! They are a great group of ladies and I don't know where my life would be without each one of them!